Divorce Case Shocks Huron as Rev Baldwin’s Bigamy Tale
A sensational case from Huron South Dakota details Rev Ralph E Baldwin’s moves with his Chicago cousin Miss Keays. He married her in Chicago after deserting his wife Adelaide Baldwin and facing divorce actions. Creditors solidified claims on Baldwin’s belongings as news spread locally.
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Huron
Chicago
8. D
Adelaide B. Baldwin
New York City
Superior Court of the State
Thode Island
Ralph E. Baldwin
Ralph Baldwin
Rebecca E. Greenwood
South Dakota
Baldwin
Beadle County
Hitchcock
Huron College
Miss Keays
Adelaide E. Baldwin
Europe
Missing Fort Meade Veterinarian Gelston Likely Dead
Fort Meade area authorities and war department officials have been unable to locate Barmuel I Gelston a veterinarian with the Third Cavalry who disappeared March 4. His sister in Washington believes he ended his life, noting despondency in his letters. A thorough search of the military reservation and surrounding lands has yielded no clues to his whereabouts or fate.
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Fort Meade
Barmuel I. Gelston
Third Cavalry
Gerston
War Department
Washington
Cantonese Find Abundant Fish In Sioux River Spring Run
Canton residents report rich game in the Sioux River at the point this spring with plentiful large fish. Officers enforcing state game laws credited for better catches. Fishermen remain hopeful for the river’s future as enforcement continues. Troop A of the South Dakota National Guard at Deadwood is mustered out after failing to meet inspection standards under the militia act. An army inspector will assess Black Hills companies in May under the new national law.
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Panton
Sioux
Canton
Deadwood
South Dakota National Gun
Dick Militia
Regular Army
Black Mills
Startling Charges About State Institutions Revelations
Rev. A Cy Shepherd of the First Methodist church in Canton says professors at state schools incite unfit conditions for Christian families. He cites a traveling man report of cardPlaying with a professor for money and a professor preaching in church the next day. He claims drinking as self control and disbelief in the Bible are taught at prominent colleges. He provided no names or specifics.
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Canton
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A. Cy. Shepherd
First Methodist Church
Ray
Mr. Shepherd
Narrow escape for senator aide shot on freight train
R W Farrar secretary to Senator McCum ber of North Dakota survived a shooting on a westbound freight near Groton. A rifle bullet struck above his right ear as rocks were pelted from a cut by about six boys. The shooter, about 17, was captured and to be held for trial. Farrar, formerly in the revenue service, was en route to Aberdeen to spend Sunday with his family.
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R. W. Farrar
McCumber
North Dakota
Groton
Lown
Farrar
Big Military Ball by Kimball Company H
Company H of the Third regiment South Dakota National Guard held its annual ball in Kimball on Friday night. A Cham berlain special train brought many guests from nearby towns. Colonel J My Greene led the grand march with Miss Anha Wentzy. The opera house was festooned with bunting and flags, portraits of presidents and generals, and Masonic Hall hosted a lavish supper. Hoyt's orchestra played until 3 a m as a regular army colonel is expected to inspect Company H Tuesday night.
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Kimball
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South Dakota National Guard
Chamberlain
J, My. Greene
Anha Wentzy
Masonic Hall
Kimball Young
Company H
Sioux Falls
Hoyt
Planting Progresses and Early Grass Growth
The report from Kimball Nebraska on April 29 notes very favorable farming weather with most small grain sown and potato planting nearing completion. Grass is ten days ahead, feed is good, and higher potato acreage reflects price incentives. April proves tough for cattle with some cow losses from pasturing. Also Aberdeen reports C M & St P nearing Linton and a July 4 target for track completion and a junction with Northern Pacific planned at Linton.
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Kimball
Aberdeen
Linton
Northern Pacific
Northern
Edgeley
Coghlan's Good Cheer and Banquet Hall Jests
Rear Admiral Coghlan, commander of the Carrier squadron, is recalled for his good cheer in New York Times accounts. In the northwest he clashed with a strong man over forgiveness for a past offense, the exchange highlighting his wit and temper during a banquet hall remark.
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New York Times
Coghlan
Carbbean
Coughnay
President Roosevelt Speaks at Omaha Rally
Ten thousand fill the Coliseum in Omaha as President Roosevelt urges calm amid labor tensions. He backs reading the Coal Strike report and warns against agitators while praising unity between capital and labor and highlighting the day’s harsh winds and grand Ak-Sar-Ben reception.
Roosevelt Lands in Nebraska for Busy Campaign Week
President Roosevelt began a three day tour of Nebraska with a ground breaking at Grand Island for the proposed Carnegie library and a public address in the high school area. He planned stops at Hastings Lincoln Fremont and smaller towns with Governor Mickey and Senators Dietrich and Millard accompanying him into Hastings. The Omaha departure occurred this morning and the tour included elaborate entertainments and a 6 PM arrival in Omaha.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
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Old Glory
The
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben
Millard
Dietrich
Mickey
Hitchcock
Mercer
Moores
Manderson
Thurston Rifles
Omaha Guards
Millard Rifles
South Omaha
Roonevelt
Carnagit
Grand Island
Ocumesse
Sta
Weter Wards
Hastings
Nebraska
Fremont
Gmuhi
President Roosevelt Speaks at Hastings Forestry Rally
President Roosevelt arrived at Hastings at 10:15 AM to address the forestry situation in Nebraska from the depot steps. A large crowd greeted him and he followed with a drive during which he addressed cheering children from his carriage.
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Nebraska
Roosevelt
Wii Tukéh
Lincoln Welcomes Hoogevelt and Roosevelts Western Tour
Lincoln Lincoln hosts Hoogevelt with all streets closed and bunting on capitol. 60 000 residents plus visitors fill the city as a military escort forms a parade. President speaks from capitol stand. heightened security noted. Roosevelt invites Nicholas Murray Butler to join western tour from April 29 to May 20.
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Neb
Hoogevelt
Capitol Grounds
Hastings
Roosevelt
New York
Nicholas Murray But
Columbia University
Robb Named Assistant Attorney General for Postal Dept
April 29 Charles H Robb assistant attorney for the department of justice has been appointed assistant attorney general for the post office department filling the place vacated by James N Tyner who was removed by Postmaster General Payne Robb will take the position temporarily
Negro Loses Case Over Alabama Suffrage Restrictions
U.S. Supreme Court denies Jackson W. Giles colored voter the right to register under Alabama’s new constitution. The suit tested the constitutionality of voting limitations. court rules the case political and denies relief. Giles challenged the Montogmery County registration framework in Washington on April 29.
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Alabama
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Jackson W. Giles
Board of Registration
Montgomery County
Giles
Netherlands grateful for Carnegie gift to arbitration court
A Dutch government letter from April 25, 1903, to Andrew Carnegie expresses deep gratitude for his donation to the permanent court of arbitration at The Hague. It praises his humanitarian motives and his role in aiming to substitute justice and goodwill to prevent wars.
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Washington
Varin Gevers
Netherlands
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
International Court of Arbitration
Washington, D. GC
New York
Jeter
Cable
Permanent Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Holland
Good Roaders Meet at St Louis Convention
The international convention of the Good Roads association opened in St Louis with about a thousand delegates attending the first session today. The gathering will run three days with President Roosevelt expected to deliver the keynote address on Wednesday.
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International Convention of the Good Roads Associaton Wis
Incamlog Brudns
Iys
Hoosevelt
Mula
Protestants Object Alliance Opposes King Edward Visit
Lanion April 2 Protestants telegraphed the secretary attending King Edward at Rome objecting to reports that the Protestant king plans to visit the pope. They deny the rumors and express concern over papal visit implications for the established church.
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Lanion
Hance
Allendance
Rome
Christ
Eleven Killed in Kansas Train Wreck Near Buffalo
A Missouri Pacific work train rear ended by a freight near Buffalo Kansas killed eleven men and injured ten. Most victims were Greek and Italian laborers with one American. Causes cited include misreading orders as doctors and townsfolk aided the injured until arriving wrecking crews and physicians transported the dead to Coffeyville. The scene resembled a battlefield after the collision.
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Missouri Pacific
Here
Buffalo
Neodesha
Dogen
Coffeyville Independence
Coffeyville
Ken
Irish Land Act Passage Expected After Amendments
In Chicago on April 28 Irish leader Jos Devlin with Colonel Finnerty praised unity for the Irish cause. Devlin said the land bill now in the British Parliament has reached its second reading and is likely to pass, with amendments to be considered by Irish members. The measure is seen as a pivotal step toward home rule, with a vote expected in about two weeks.
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Chicago
Jos. Devlin
Voin
Finnerty
Mr. Dey
Tri
Ireland
Trlehimen
Cole Younger Offends at Wild West Show
Minneapolis authorities accuse Cole Younger and Frank James of violating a Minnesota agreement by not performing as signed. Younger claims the show rights belong to the proprietors and that he will only exhibit if permitted, with officials doubtful they can force the conditions.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Younger
Frank James
Chicago
State of
Grant Bi Day Observance Honors General in Galena
The Galena event celebrated Grant with decorations and a large audience. Omaha speaker Hon. William F Ley praised General Grant’s character and achievements. The National Guard provided music, and John Van De Erye led the march in the procession and addressed the crowd.
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Galena
Grant
Westher
Wutering Lowne
William Fley
Omaha
Genel Grant
Winds National Guard
Irall- Rey
John van de Erye
Fallbets Cedar Rapads
President Ramsey of Wabash Returns From EgyptDeathbed Visit
President Ramsey of Wabash and his daughter arrived on Stermer St Paul from Calero Bl today after elder daughter El died recently. Her body will be rolled to this country and interred at Louis.
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Wabash Retu
Egypt
New York
Joseph Acy. Jr
The
Wabash Rodd
Stermer St. Paul
Calero
Colintry
Louis
Presbyterians Favor Change in Confession of Faith
Roberta, clerk of the Presbyterian assembly, reported that two-thirds of the Presbyteries favored revising the creed and declaratory chapters three and the confession. The General Assembly will dispose of the matter when it meets next month in Philadelphia.
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Roberta
Presbyterian Oral Assembly
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